Compare Cheap Car Hire in Southampton

No fees and best price on economy, luxury, 7-9 seater cars and more
Hertz
InterRent
Europcar
Enterprise
Budget
Avis
Alamo
Thrifty
Reviews 55,431 • Excellent
reviews 4.5 stars
Free cancellation and no hidden costs
24hr/day support and live chat
Fast and secure payment methods
Zero commissions on card payments

Information on Southampton Car Hire

Southampton Car Hire

Compare & Save on car hire in Southampton

Like all busy ports, Southampton is a fascinating city with lots to see, and has major ferry routes to the Continent and –closer to home – the Isle of Wight. It’s situated on the confluence of the Rivers Test, Hamble and Itchen, on the South Coast of the UK, and is a popular sailing centre. Some of the largest cruise ships in the world call in to the port, and the city has historic associations with the Titanic. The city was badly bombed in the war, so little of the original town survives, although some stretches of the medieval walls still exist. The container port is situated to the south of the city, and is a major contributor to the international shipping trade. The city is also the gateway to the New Forest, the Dorset downs, and the West Country, and any visitor wanting to tour the surrounding area would be wise to arrange car hire to give them the freedom to explore.

Things to Do in Southampton

Few people will want to miss the chance of learning more about the maritime history of Southampton, and the SeaCity Museum enables them to do just that. The Museum has fascinating exhibitions on the Titanic, and the stories of the many people who have travelled to far-flung parts of the world from the city. For more exciting action, the Ambush Paintball and Laser Tag venue offers a great day out for the family, and is set in hundreds of acres of natural woodland.

Top 3 Must See: Southampton

  • SeaCity Museum

  • National Motor Museum, Beaulieu

  • The Brook music theatre

Another museum with an international reputation and a stately home to match close to the city is the Beaulieu National Motor Museum, which amongst other exhibits has the largest official collection of James Bond’s vehicles. A short distance from the Motor Museum is Bucklers Hard, a recreation of an 18th Century shipbuilding village. Southampton has some of the country’s top music venues, and a visit to The Brook pub and music theatre is certain to provide a great evening’s entertainment.

Drive Around Southampton

There’s so much to see in the city and surrounding area that a car is a must. Book through GoCarHire.co.uk and you can arrange to pick up your car hire from Southampton airport or the city centre. The city is a great base from which to tour, and the M27 motorway runs just north of Southampton, giving access to the New Forest and the West Country, and a day trip to London is also possible, taking the M3 motorway north of the city.

Which are the best deals in Southampton?

Mini
Mini
from £54.00/day
Economy
Economy
from £55.00/day
Compact
Compact
from £66.00/day
Compact Elite
Compact Elite
from £84.00/day
Intermediate Elite
Intermediate Elite
from £92.00/day
Intermediate
Intermediate
from £93.00/day

Southampton car rental directory

ALAMO
Address
WESTERN ESPLANADE
Operating Times
Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 16:00
Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
Instructions
Serviced by Enterprise.

ARNOLD CLARK CAR & VAN
Address
Rushington Roundabout, Totton
Operating Times
Monday 08:00 - 17:14
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:14
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:14
Thursday 08:00 - 17:14
Friday 08:00 - 17:14
Saturday 08:00 - 16:29
Instructions
N/A

BUDGET
Address
Southampton Road, Eastleigh
Operating Times
Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 13:00
Instructions
N/A

BUDGET VANS
Address
Southampton Road, Eastleigh
Operating Times
Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 13:00
Instructions
N/A

ENTERPRISE
Address
HIGH STREET, TOTTON
Operating Times
Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 12:00
Instructions
N/A

EUROPCAR
Address
UNIT J WEST QUAY ROAD
Operating Times
Monday 00:01 - 07:59
Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Monday 18:01 - 23:59
Tuesday 00:01 - 07:59
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 18:01 - 23:59
Wednesday 00:01 - 07:59
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 18:01 - 23:59
Thursday 00:01 - 07:59
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 18:01 - 23:59
Friday 00:01 - 07:59
Friday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 18:01 - 23:59
Saturday 00:01 - 07:59
Saturday 08:00 - 13:00
Saturday 13:01 - 23:59
Sunday 00:01 - 23:59
Instructions
N/A

EUROPCAR VANS AND TRUCKS
Address
UNIT J WEST QUAY ROAD
Operating Times
N/A
Instructions
N/A

HERTZ
Address
West Quay Ind Estate, West Quay Road
Operating Times
Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00
Saturday 08:00 - 11:00
Instructions
N/A

KEDDY BY EUROPCAR
Address
UNIT J WEST QUAY ROAD, WEST QUAY ROAD
Operating Times
Monday 00:01 - 07:59
Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Monday 18:01 - 23:59
Tuesday 00:01 - 07:59
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 18:01 - 23:59
Wednesday 00:01 - 07:59
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 18:01 - 23:59
Thursday 00:01 - 07:59
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 18:01 - 23:59
Friday 00:01 - 07:59
Friday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 18:01 - 23:59
Saturday 00:01 - 07:59
Saturday 08:00 - 13:00
Saturday 13:01 - 23:59
Sunday 00:01 - 23:59
Instructions
N/A

NATIONAL
Address
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, SURETY HOUSE OLD REDBRIDGE RD
Operating Times
Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 16:00
Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
Instructions
N/A

Review score of the top Southampton car hire companies

ARNOLD CLARK CAR & VAN

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 16 mins

8.0 /10 Overall value for money
9.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
9.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
8.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
8.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

ALAMO

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 21 mins

7.0 /10 Overall value for money
8.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
8.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
8.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
8.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

ENTERPRISE

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 17 mins

7.0 /10 Overall value for money
8.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
8.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
8.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
8.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

EUROPCAR

Customer Rating

Average waiting time is 16 mins

6.0 /10 Overall value for money
8.0 /10 Cleanliness of the car
8.0 /10 Service at the rental desk
7.0 /10 Car hire pick-up process
8.0 /10 Car hire drop-off process

Popular pickup points around Southampton

Are you looking for inspiration for your next trip?

Travel guides

Discover the latest car hire deals

Subscribe to our newsletter